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SonicWall warns of ‘imminent ransomware’ attacks on its EOL products

Security Affairs

x firmware in an imminent ransomware campaign using stolen credentials.” “The exploitation targets a known vulnerability that has been patched in newer versions of firmware.” The network equipment vendor is now urging customers to update the firmware of their devices as soon as possible. “If 34 or 9.0.0.10

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SonicWall warns users of “imminent ransomware campaign”

Malwarebytes

The exploitation targets a known vulnerability that has been patched in newer versions of SonicWall firmware. Devices at risk. x versions of the firmware. x firmware. x firmware versions. SSL-VPN 200/2000/400 (EOL 2013/2014) disconnect immediately and reset passwords. SMA 400/200 Update to 10.2.0.7-34

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Y2k + 20: risk, COVID and "the Internet issue"

Notice Bored

For a long time prior to the year 2000, a significant number of software programmers had taken the same shortcut we all did back in "the 90s". The combination of very high probability and catastrophic impact results in a risk up at the high end of a tall scale. Year values were often coded with just two decimal digits: 97, 98, 99.

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CISA adds WatchGuard flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Security Affairs

According to Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01: Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities , FCEB agencies have to address the identified vulnerabilities by the due date to protect their networks against attacks exploiting the flaws in the catalog. Cyclops Blink is sophisticated malware with a modular structure.

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FortiNAC: Network Access Control (NAC) Product Review

eSecurity Planet

Founded in 2000 , Sunnyvale, California headquartered Fortinet’s flagship FortiGate provides enterprise-grade firewall solutions. Additionally, FortiNAC can enforce company policies on device patching and firmware version. Who is Fortinet? The company acquired Bradford Networks and its Network Sentry NAC product in 2018.

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Do cyber regulations actually make K–12 schools safer? Navigating compliance while securing school and student data

Malwarebytes

To safeguard learning continuity in this environment, US lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at mitigating security and privacy risks for the K–12 community. However, federal policymakers promise the K–12 Cybersecurity Act is just the first step in addressing heightened security risks.

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Types of Encryption, Methods & Use Cases

eSecurity Planet

The three innovators and MIT patented the RSA algorithm, a proprietary system available through RSA Security until its public release in 2000. This feature can be included in firmware, in operating systems, or as a feature in open-source, shareware, or commercial applications.